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Windows Command Mastery for Ethical Hackers
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Windows Command Mastery for Ethical Hackers

Command-line expertise for ethical hacking success in Windows environments.
Created byCyber Twinkle, Zeronyte Security
Last updated 12/2025
English
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What you'll learn

  • Master essential Windows command-line tools and utilities used in ethical hacking scenarios.
  • Develop proficiency in executing and analyzing various commands for system reconnaissance and information gathering.
  • Acquire skills to exploit security vulnerabilities on Windows systems using command-line techniques.
  • Demonstrate the ability to secure and defend Windows environments through effective command-line strategies and countermeasures.

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 30m total length

  • Introduction to CMD0:50

    Explore what CMD is, the command prompt text-based interface that lets you navigate folders, copy or move files, and run programs to perform system tasks.

  • Change color of the text3:08

    Learn how to change the text color in the Windows command prompt using the color command, including single-digit and two-digit hex options for background and foreground.

  • Prompt change2:10

    Learn to customize the command prompt using the prompt command, with $P for path, $G for the greater-than sign, and $D for date.

  • Help, CLS, Start, Exit1:36

    Learn to use essential Windows command line commands, including help, cls to clear the screen, start to open new command prompts, and exit to close the terminal.

  • Navigation between the directories and DIR command2:11

    Master directory navigation with dir to list files and folders, and cd to change directories, go back with cd dot dot, and print the present working directory.

  • Echo, Creating Files, Creating Directories2:33

    Master the Windows command basics: use echo to display text and create files, write content with redirection, and verify with type. Create and navigate directories with mkdir, dir, and cd.

  • Renaming and Moving files2:54

    Learn to rename files with the rename command, specify old and new names, and copy or move content between files and folders using xcopy and the move command.

  • Remove Directory, Delete Files1:56

    Learn to remove empty directories with rmdir, delete non-empty ones recursively in quiet mode, and remove files using the dl and del commands.

  • Networking Commands3:20

    Learn networking commands, including ipconfig to view IP settings, ping to test connectivity, nslookup for domain IPs, tracert for route tracing, netstat for connections, and arp -a for ip-mac mapping.

  • Change date and time1:25

    Learn how to change the date and time in Windows using the Command Prompt, running as administrator, and using the date and time commands with new values.

  • Hide or Unhide sensitive folders1:05
  • Shutdown Shortcuts0:39

    Learn to shut down a Windows PC from the command prompt using shutdown with /f and /t to perform immediate or delayed shutdowns.

  • Password of Wireless network0:58

    Enumerate wireless network profiles on Windows and retrieve their passwords using netsh wlan commands, including showing profile details with key=clear for a connected network.

  • More Commands5:18

    Master essential Windows commands for system info and management, including hostname, MAC addresses, firewall on/off, CPU details, task list and kill, driver query, Winver, net user, and Notepad or Calculator.

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Requirements

  • No programming experience is required.

Description

Welcome to "Windows Command Mastery for Ethical Hackers," a comprehensive course designed to equip ethical hackers with the essential skills to navigate, manipulate, and secure Windows systems through the command line interface (CMD). This course spans 14 in-depth lectures, providing a hands-on exploration of fundamental CMD functionalities and advanced techniques tailored for ethical hacking scenarios.

In Lecture 1, you'll receive a thorough introduction to CMD, with a focus on its capabilities and preview features. Lecture 2 delves into the customization realm, teaching you how to change the color of text, offering a sneak peek into the aesthetic side of CMD. Lecture 3 explores prompt customization, setting the stage for personalized and efficient interactions with the command line.

As the course progresses, Lectures 4 and 5 cover essential commands like Help, CLS, Start, Exit, and navigation between directories using the DIR command. Lecture 6 expands on your skills, guiding you through the use of Echo, file creation, and directory creation. Lectures 7 and 8 introduce file manipulation techniques, including renaming, moving, removing directories, and deleting files.

The course doesn't stop there; Lectures 9 to 13 delve into networking commands, changing date and time, hiding or unhiding sensitive folders, creating shutdown shortcuts, and even retrieving wireless network passwords. Finally, Lecture 14 offers an advanced exploration of additional commands, rounding out your Windows Command Line expertise.

By the end of this course, you will have mastered the intricacies of Windows Command Line, gaining a toolkit that empowers ethical hackers to navigate Windows environments efficiently, secure sensitive information, and execute commands with precision. Join us on this journey to Windows Command Mastery and enhance your skills for ethical hacking endeavors.

Who this course is for:

  • IT Beginners.

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